The Pendleton® Salmon Falls Wool Blanket tells a story rooted in the rivers and landscapes of the Pacific Northwest.
Its design centers on the Chinook salmon and the remarkable journey these fish make as they return to the waters where they were born.
What Is the Meaning Behind the Pendleton Salmon Falls Blanket?
Pendleton describes Salmon Falls as a tribute to the resilience of Chinook salmon and their deep connection to the waterways of the Pacific Northwest.
The design reflects themes of renewal, return and the relationship between land and water.
What Does the Salmon Falls Design Show?
The blanket depicts a leaping Chinook salmon returning to the stream where it hatched.
The pattern also illustrates stages of the salmon life cycle, from eggs to fry, smolt and adult, creating a visual story of growth, migration and return.
Why Is the Chinook Salmon Important to the Pacific Northwest?
Chinook salmon are closely connected to the rivers, ecosystems and cultural history of the Pacific Northwest.
Pendleton uses that connection as the foundation for Salmon Falls, creating a design that celebrates both the salmon’s life cycle and the landscapes that sustain it.
Salmon Falls Blanket Size and Materials
| Size | 64" x 80" |
| Material | 82% pure virgin wool / 18% cotton |
| Finish | Napped for a softer, thicker feel |
| Binding | Felt binding |
| Made In | USA |
| Care | Dry clean |
Why Salmon Falls Makes a Meaningful Gift
The Salmon Falls Blanket is a thoughtful choice for anyone with a connection to the Pacific Northwest, rivers, fishing, conservation or the outdoors.
Its story of resilience and return also makes it especially appropriate for milestones such as:
- Retirements
- Housewarmings
- Anniversaries
- Graduations
- Special birthdays
- Outdoor and fishing-related gifts
- Gifts for people with ties to Oregon or the Pacific Northwest
Its heirloom-quality wool construction makes it a gift designed to be kept and enjoyed for many years.
How Can the Salmon Falls Blanket Be Used?
At 64" x 80", the blanket is large enough to be layered on a bed, draped across a sofa or chair, or displayed as a statement textile.
Its blue-and-green palette and nature-inspired pattern work especially well in cabins, lodges, Pacific Northwest interiors and rooms with natural materials.
Pendleton’s Pacific Northwest Heritage
Pendleton’s woolen heritage in Oregon dates back to 1863, when English master weaver Thomas Lister Kay helped establish the state’s woolen industry.
Today, Pendleton continues to operate mills in Pendleton, Oregon and Washougal, Washington. Seven generations later, the company remains family-owned and continues its tradition of wool weaving and heirloom-quality design.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Pendleton Salmon Falls Blanket symbolize?
Pendleton describes the design as a tribute to the resilience of Chinook salmon and their connection to the rivers and landscapes of the Pacific Northwest.
What does the pattern show?
The design includes a leaping Chinook salmon and stages of the salmon life cycle, from eggs to fry, smolt and adult.
What size is the Salmon Falls Blanket?
The blanket measures 64" x 80".
What is the Salmon Falls Blanket made of?
It is woven from 82% pure virgin wool and 18% cotton and is napped for a softer, thicker feel.
Is the Salmon Falls Blanket made in the USA?
Yes. The blanket is woven in the USA.
How should the Salmon Falls Blanket be cleaned?
Pendleton recommends dry cleaning to help preserve the wool, colors and structure of the blanket.